Western Michigan University - Brown and Gold Yearbook (Kalamazoo, MI)

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The Story of the Seal — Western Michigan University ' s official seal was designed in 1937 by John Kemper of the University art faculty. The symbolism of this seal represents Western Michigan from the lime it was founded through its present groiutlt. The five stars in the inner circle symbolize the five original schools of Western Michigan University: Applied Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Graduate Studies. The stylized tree in the center, with its roots extending towards 190$, symbolizes the con- tinuing growth of the University. 1903 is the dale that Western Michigan was originated by an act of the Michigan legislature. To the right of the tree stands a stone arch with its keystone not yet in place. The arch represents the solid groicth of the University and the gateway to knowledge, but the missing keystone indicates cotitinuing growth. At the left is a pyramid with a flame at its apex. The flame signifies enlightenment— the true purpose of the University. d % (L GOLD 963 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN EDITOR LLOYD H. PETERSON BUSINESS MANAGER DAVID MORSE

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THE SNACK BAR, located in the University Student Center, is the scene of many informal student gatherings. Students can come simply to sit or to eat, but they can ' t avoid the never ending conversation. R N d % LD 196